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SUNDAY, September 21, 2025
Preacher | Rev. Dr. Layne Smith
Sermon | Is God Fair?
Scripture | Matthew 20:1-16
Guest Musicians | Appalachia Winds Wind Ensemble
This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Layne Smith will preach from Matthew 20:1–16, the parable of the workers in the vineyard—a story that challenges our ideas of fairness and reveals the radical nature of God’s grace.
Justice is getting what we deserve.
Mercy is not getting what we deserve.
Grace is getting what we don’t deserve.
Thanks be to God—for being "unfair" in the best possible way.
After worship, stay for a Congregational Lunch and Conversation with the Transition Team. Your voice matters as we continue shaping the future together. Please RSVP so we can place the order with the caterer!
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September - May
10:00 am – Worship
10:15 am – Children's Worship
11:15 am – Children's Spiritual Growth
11:15 am – Adult Spiritual Growth
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